July Events Calendar

May 7, 2013 in Events

Download our July Events Calendar:  Calendar-July2013     (Downloads as a PDF)

 

Library closed for Memorial Day

April 25, 2013 in Events, Library News, Slideshow

The Bonner Springs City Library
and will be closed Sunday, May 26th and Monday, May 27th
for Memorial Day.

No materials are due
on the days we are closed.

The library website is always open; check out all the resources and information available on our website. Holiday closings are listed on the Library Holiday Schedule & Closings page.

Friends of the Library “Found Treasures” Weekly Used Book Store

April 24, 2013 in Events, Library Friends

Image used under Creative Commons from Stewsnews

Image used under Creative Commons from Stewsnews

Thursdays, 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Found Treasures, a bookstore filled with gently read books will be open Thursdays, 4:30pm – 6:30pm and the first Saturday of the month, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the storm shelter.

Operated by the Friends of the Library

Summer Reading 2013 is COMING!

April 24, 2013 in Adults, Events, Kids, Library News, Slideshow, Teens

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Summer Reading is Coming!  
The Summer Reading Program is for Everyone!
Our Summer Events Calendar will be out mid-May and includes something for every age, infant to adult.
Here are the top 10 reasons why YOU should participate this summer!

10 – All of the cool kids are doing it.
9 – There are a lot of new books to read.
8 – Fun programs for everyone!
7 – Learn something new.
6 – Science experiments with potato chips.
5 – Pirate scavenger hunt.
4 – Meet some underground animals.
3 – Jellyfish in a bottle
2 – Mad Science will be here.
The Number ONE reason why you should participate in the Summer Reading Program is…
There will be exciting prizes every step of the way!

Sign up at the Library beginning May 28th. 

Mad Science – Dig Into Reading

April 22, 2013 in Events, Kids, Slideshow

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All Ages!

Monday, June 3rd

2-3 pm

The Mad Scientists are here! Dig into science as our Mad Scientist uncovers layers of the Earth!

Sign up at the Library!   Limit of 80.

READ to a Dog – June 5

April 21, 2013 in Events, Kids, Slideshow, Storytime

dogreading-readwroverAll ages welcome
Wednesday, June 5
1:00 pm

READ dogs are the perfect reading companions. They are great listeners and love to have books read to them. Come read to a dog or listen to one of the trainers read a story to you.

Sign-up at the library for a 15-minute reading slot.

The READ dogs will be making four visits to the library in June and July,

Kidscape – A Home For Your Gnome

April 20, 2013 in Events, Kids, Slideshow

gnomehome2Kidscape – A Home for your Gnome
Grades K-5
Thursday, June 6
Session 1 – 2:00 pm
Session 2 – 3:00 pm

Build a colorful home for your garden gnome and make a gnome out of Hershey Kisses!

Sign up at the Library!   Limit of 20 per session!

Conductor Jack – Dig Into Reading Concert

April 19, 2013 in Events, Kids, Parents, Slideshow, Teens

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Conductor Jack – Dig Into Reading Concert!
Everyone Welcome!
Friday, June 7
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Get ready to rock and bop with Emmy-award winning PBS star, Conductor Jack!
Sing along with children’s classics and learn some new songs too!

Sign up at the Library.   Limit of 80!

Conductor Jack: How Does A Song Grow? Songwriting Workshop

April 18, 2013 in Events, Kids, Parents, Teens

black and whiteConductor Jack:  How Does A Song Grow? – Songwriting Workshop.
Grades 3 – 12
Friday, June 7th
1:00 – 2:00 pm

This interactive workshop gives kids the opportunity to write their very own original song with the help of award winning songwriter, Conductor Jack.

Sign up at the Library!   Limit of

Teenopolis – Potato Chip Science

April 17, 2013 in Events, Slideshow, Teens

 

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Teenopolis – Potato Chip Science
Grades 6 – 12

Monday, June 10

2:00 – 3:00 pm

Come have some “spud-tacular” fun and perform different science experiments with potato chips!

Sign up at the Library.    Limit 20.